The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03
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GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTs
NOVEMBER TERM, 1886.

NOVEMBER TERM, 1886.
We, the Grand Jurors, chosen and sworn
for the November Term, 1886, of Terrell
Superior Court, ask leave 10 make the fol-
lowing presentments. Throagh our sew
eral csmmittee7 we have examined the
public buildings and books of the various
county officers, and the faithfulness in
which they have performed their respect.
i've duties.
ORDINARY
We find his books and vouchers oil cor.
rect. His books are neatly kept and well
cared for, indicating experience and effl-
cheney on the part Of the ordinary. We
compliment the county on having such an
efficient officer for this responsible position.
To balance on hand at last report. 8 $40
Collected since last report. :. .......
WHISKY licenses, .......... ......... $500
Proceeds from bales of cotton
from county fam,...... ............. 29S. 90
AoS@i, ............................S 1928 90
ny amount Paid County Treasurer for
proper vouchers, S32S00
TAX RECEIVER.
We find total taxable property returned
to be e1, 1888, 152 Of which $3.50, O52 is per
sonal property; 1888, 100 is real estate. an
increase over last years tax returno Of
S@l.1S0' Number OF white polls 900, COL
ored polls liza. total 2,O44; an increase
over last year Of 125. We find no de-
faulters on tax books, which the receiver
says to be caused by failure on part Of
the justice Of the peace to furnish lin
with list of tax payers VI their respect
i've districts, As required by law. Justice 8
OF the peace receive no pay for such SER
vice II rendered, and VIC recommend that
the County Commissioners investigate .hIs
matter, and If they deem it best, provide
pay for raid service on part of ]. p, and
thereby perfect our tax returns as far as
possible. Receivers books arc neat aid
well made out, which recommends him ~
q faithful and competent officer.
- 1AN~ A'' - NA-OrrINOs
We find the books Of the Justices of The
Peace and Notary Public neat and correct
iy kept.
CLERK.
We find the venerable old Clerk still at
his post discharging his duty. Books all
neat and well cared for. We find that he
is arranging direct and reverse indexes to
deeds and mortgages, which will be of
great convenience.
SHERIFF.
We find the Sherif's books correct, and
no funds in his hands unaccounted for.
TAX COLLECTOR.
We find the Tax Collector has proper
vouchers for all money paid out.
TREASURER.
We Gnd IN hand at last examination
May Term, 1886, So, 635 q
Rec d since from all sources, 2.41S, 90
Total $S.O54 II
Paid out on proper vouchers since last re-
port, $3.50, 43
Balance on hand, $3.50, "A
We fnd the Treasurer competent and
faithful officer.
We recommend that our Ordinary and
county Farm Superintendent beth keep 8
report and itemiz, account If I'll disburse
II cnts and the increase from the pauper
farm, and that said account be compared
and examined by committee from eacn
grand jury, and that the Ordinary keep a
correct account Of all goods and rations
furnished paupers not living on farm, and
the above committee examine the SANE.
PAUPER FARM.
We find 10 psupers.
Account paid out on farm on pau.
pers, 1907. IS
By amount realized from proceeds
OF farm, 457. 76
Cost Of paupers to county, $449.S9
We And the farm well cultivated. A pOr-
ticn file fence in good condition; bal,